The Shocking Truth About Legal Weed: How Big Business Hijacked a Grassroots Movement

The Chronic Magazine
By Anne D. WardJul 8, 2024, 9:30 am534 ptsTop
Cannabis prohibition has long been a cornerstone of America's war on drugs, with staggering arrest rates underscoring its impact. In 2018 alone, over half a million people were arrested for cannabis offenses, comprising more than 43% of all drug arrests in the U.S. Yet, the landscape is shifting. Cannabis…

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